I’m a fan of Geoffrey Zakarian. I love his first book Town /Country and have an autographed copy.
His newest release My Perfect Pantry is the perfect book for a new bride or someone who is just getting the cooking bug.
Zakarian starts off with a section on foundation items that you need in your pantry. He then proceeds to write about the 50 Essential Pantry Ingredients and Recipes — almonds, anchovies — all the way through to recipes including Worcestershire sauce and yeast. I am especially excited to make the chicken vinegar with cinnamon candy. I make a chicken vinegar dish that is so delicious – and I’m excited to make Zakarian’s version.
This book is packed with great recipes and information — grilled salmon with almond tarragon romesco, almond crusted pork chops — Park’s ham and biscuits, all purpose fritter recipe, ricotta gnudi, jams, apple cider doughtnuts — the whole spectrum of cooking from pantry ingredients.
I tried the apple cider doughnuts and they were delicious – but how can a doughnut not be? I didn’t make the glaze with this doughnut but will this weekend when I make them again got to use up the apple cider!
Great book for your kitchen and as a gift for those who like to cook and especially are just starting.
Thank you Blogging for Books for this opportunity.
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